Pulaski County

LINDA GARNER BLEVINS, 68, of North Little Rock, gained her heavenly reward on May

5. She was a nurturer by nature and served others in many capacities. Linda loved children! She would spend countless hours preparing lessons for the

Bible classes that she taught in the nursery departments at her church. She even taught other people how to teach. Her legacy will continue and the materials she made will continue to bless children in the years to come. Linda loved being a Nana. Even before she had grandchildren of her own, she became Nana to 3 special boys Todd, Hunter, and Harrison, that brought much happiness to her life. When her first grandchild was born, she was on cloud 9. Linda was a hard worker. She took pride in

working for the Hickingbotham family for over 30 years. They were like a second family to her. Linda loved big and, though we will miss her dearly, the love she gave lives in the hearts of those who received it.

Linda is survived by her sons, Robert Blevins of NLR and Jared (Mary) Blevins of Covington, La.; her pride and joy, grandchildren, Nathan Blevins and Ana, Seth, and Cable Owen; brother, Don (Nancy) Garner; special friend, Bob Blevins; five nieces and two nephews; 17 great-nieces and nephews; one great-great niece.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 9, at 11 a.m., Levy Church of Christ, with a memorial service to follow at 12 noon. Memorials may be made to River City Ministry. Arrangements by Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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Rev. WILLIAM D. ELLIOTT, age 85, of Maumelle passed away on May 6, 2018, surrounded by his family. Bill was born October 19, 1932, in Texarkana, AR to the late Ruth and James Ira

Dean Elliott. He graduated from Texarkana High

School. Hearing the call to preach at age 12, Bill later graduated from Hendrix College and seminary at SMU.

He met Ethel Lu Teague at the Camp Tanako in Hot Springs. After becoming engaged on their second date, they were married November 27, 1964. During their 54 years of marriage they were fortunate to travel to 47 states, Europe and Asia. Many fond memories of family trips remain with Lu and their children.

Brother Bill served many United Methodist congregations in his 40 plus years of service to the church. Beginning as an Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Magnolia, Ark., Bill went on to serve on the Chidester Circuit, also serving churches around the state including De Queen, Pine Bluff, Monticello, Little Rock, Searcy and Stuttgart.

Bill is survived by his wife, Lu, three sons and their wives, Dean (Jacquelyn), Lee (Astrid), John Paul (Rhonda), five grandchildren whom he adored and who brought him great joy. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, James. He is also survived by his two sisters, Emma Owenby and Ann Honeycutt.

Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with Jay Sweningson and Rev. Don Hall officiating. Visitation will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the church.

Serving as honorary pallbearers are Bill’s grandchildren: Grant, Caroline, Lauren, Arden and Will Elliott and also Bill and Lu’s Sunday School class, the Open Door Class.

The family wishes to thank the caring staff at UAMS and Hospice Home Care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home 501-2242200. Rev. Elliott’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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EARL RICHARD GOWIE of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2018. Earl was born on March 16, 1946, in Riverside, New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany and Vietnam. Earl loved the red, white, and blue with all his heart and soul. A proud AMERICAN, Vietnam Veteran, and 28-year employee of Kroger.

Earl was preceded in death by his father, Earl William Gowie; mother, Alfredine Sweigart; and sister and brother in-law, Ruth Ann and Neil Evans. Survivors include: wife, Kathy Gowie; son, Eric Wayne Gowie; daughter, Monica Gowie Lambert, son-inlaw, Montee Lambert, all from Little Rock Arkansas; sister and brother in-law, Linda and Terry Gardner of Willow Street, Pennsylvania; sister and brother-inlaw, Shirley and Bob Fain of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and two grandchildren, Keaton Rainey and Eric Gowie Jr.

A celebration of life for a proud American Veteran will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Visitation will be held on May 9, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation, 1310 South Tryon Street, Suite 105, Charlotte, N.C. 28203. Online guestbook: www:rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– MATTHEW REED GREEN, 26, was surrounded by his loving family when he joined our Lord and Savior on May 3, 2018. He was born on February 10, 1992, in Memphis, Tenn., and moved to Little Rock at age 5.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Margaret Lemmon Oakley Reed, Sue Luttrell Green, Fred Harold Green, and his uncle, Terry Lynn Green, all of Memphis. Matthew is survived by his parents, MaryBaker Green and Don Green, his older brother, Nicholas Walt Green, all of Little Rock and his grandfather, John Geissert Reed and his wife, Edwinna, of Memphis, Tenn. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Matthew loved the outdoors, music and his rescue cat, Bubba. He graduated from Little Rock’s Catholic High School, Class of 2010 and attained his Associate’s Degree in Computer Science through the University

of Arkansas system.

Father Fred Ball will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, May 10th at 11 a.m. at San Damiano Ecumenical Catholic Church, 12415 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72223.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to San Damiano Ecumenical Catholic Church, Outreach Ministry, 12415 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72223 or LeBonheur Children’s Hospital Heart Institute, 51 N. Dunlap Street, Memphis, Tenn. 38103.

Matthew, you gave us immeasurable joy and we will hold you in our hearts until we are together again. Online condolences at www.arkansascremation.com.

–––––❖––––– EDDIE J. NORRIS, 74, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was born January 20, 1944, in Swifton, Arkansas, to Clarence Atheny

Norris and Betty Jo Norris. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry

Norris.

Eddie was a graduate of Swifton High School and Arkansas College (now Lyon College). He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock and a Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kaye Norris; daughter Kim Berry and husband Jason of Maumelle; two grandchildren, Anthony Wiggs of North Little Rock and Kayla Breshears of Beebe; three great-grandchildren, Bryson Breshears, Sophia Wiggs and Harper Breshears; and by two sisters, Nancy Whittaker of Walnut Ridge and Becky Keton of Jonesboro.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 10, at 2 p.m. with visitation at 1 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– HELEN KENNEMUR NOWLIN, 91, of Little Rock, passed away May 5, 2018. She was the daughter of Bruce Edward and Ethel

Lou Morgan Kennemur and a longtime member of Calvary

Baptist Church.

She was the

District Secretary for the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Patrick Nowlin, and her siblings, Charles Edward Kennemur and Bobby Joe Kennemur. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, James E. Kennemur, Jane K. Folson, Dennis B. Kennemur, Douglas K. Kennemur, Daniel B. Kennemur, Diane K. Carroll and Kim K. Havens, along with her close personal friends and caregivers, Nicole and Chad Long and their children, Eli and Micah.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. at Morgan Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Ed Simpson. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Nowlin’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com. –––––❖––––– ELMORE TEMPLE JR., 79, of Jacksonville passed away on May 5, 2018. He was born December

19, 1938 in Rosedale, Mississippi to the late Elmore Sr. and Ina May Johnson Temple. He proudly served 20 years in the United

States Air Force retiring as a

SSGT. Elmore was a member of Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville and served as a deacon until he was no longer able. He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Linda Maxine Lee Rye Temple; twin sons, Don and Ron Temple; and a brother, Pete Temple.

My dad was gentle, kind and faithful. He loved the Lord and demonstrated that throughout his life by the way he always served others. He was humble and oh so very greatful for his salvation through Christ, his beloved wife Linda, his children, home and absolutely everything else. He taught his children how to pray. As young children he would line us up along the couch and pray each evening. Dad loved to hunt and fish, and he loved to talk about anything but especially hunting and fishing. He loved the outdoors and camping. Some of the best times of his life were spent camping with his brother, Bill and his family. Dad was anxious to go home during his last five to six months, His heavenly home. He suffered greatly but rarely complained. I know without a doubt he is rejoicing with Jesus and our family that had already preceded him. I would love to have seen his face when he saw his beloved sons, Don and Ron. What Joy!, I love you daddy, I’ll love you forever.

Mr. Temple is survived by his daughters, Nancy Hurley and husband, Jim of Jacksonville and Martha Finney and husband, Greg of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; and daughter-in-law, Dana Temple McGee of Dardanelle, Arkansas; grandchildren, Trey, Whitney (Sean) Peeples, Madison, Maitland, Sierra Grace Hurley all of Jacksonville. Bryant Finney of Huntsville, Alabama, Alex (Megan), Hannah Finney of DeFuniak, Florida, Don Allen and Sam Temple of Dardanelle, Arkansas, Ellaine (John) Barbour of Cabot, Arkansas, Stacy Temple (Crystal Huddleston) of Jacksonville, Arkansas; great grandchildren, Macie, Hurley, Merritt, Emmie and Alex; He is also survived by a beloved brother, Bill (Carolyn Temple of Cabot, Arkansas and many other friends and extended family.

Graveside services with military honors will be 12 noon, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Little Rock National Cemetery, 2523 Springer Blvd. Little Rock, Arkansas. Doctor David O’Dell officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers, Richard Priest Sr., Joe Smith, Hank Shiell, Dale Dabbs and Bill Harden; Honorary deceased pallbearers, Bob Sherman, Bob Kidd, Raymond Mosely and Marshall Fuller. A Special thanks to Dr. John Daugherty for his loving care over decades. Special thanks also to my husband Jim who loved and cared for my father like none other. Memorials can be made to Second Baptist Church, 1117 N. James Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136 online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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Lt. Colonel (Ret.) JAMES D. YOUNG, 65, of Jacksonville passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born October 3, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas to Delbert and Inez

Harden Young.

He was a member of

Levy Church of

Christ, an alumnus of Arkansas

Tech University, the American

Legion, and an

Eagle Scout with the Boy

Scouts of America. Jim worked for Wal-Mart as a project manager on the remodel team. He loved hunting and fishing and was an avid Razorback fan.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Young; daughters, Daphne Flynn (Mike), Katie Young and Jennifer Alexander; grandchildren, Michael, Mindy, Aiden and Brenden; four great-grandchildren; brother, Marcal Young (Sandy); and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Levy Church of Christ, 5124 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock 72118. Burial with military honors will follow in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Arkansas or Levy Church of Christ. Visit the online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.